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Police Temporarily Close B96 Exit to Escort Swan Family to Safety

Using calm animal-handling techniques, officers navigated the swans across the ramp without causing major traffic delays

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Die Polizei in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern hat eine Schwanenfamilie von einer Bundesstraße gerettet. Wie die Beamten in Stralsund mitteilten, überquerten zwei Elterntiere und fünf Küken die vielbefahrene Bundesstraße B96 mitten im Berufsverkehr.
Tierischer Zwischenfall: Polizei bringt Schwäne sicher über die Straße.

Overview

  • The rescue took place on the B96 near Stralsund during the morning rush when a swan family ventured onto a busy exit ramp
  • Officers secured the off-ramp around 7:45 a.m. and halted traffic briefly to establish a safe crossing zone
  • Two adult swans and five cygnets initially hesitated before responding to the officers’ gentle guidance
  • Despite occurring at peak travel time, the operation did not produce any significant traffic disruptions
  • Police thanked commuters for their patience as they balanced road safety with wildlife protection